Bull Shark BSK-M3 Artillery Platform

Thread in 'Bull Shark' started by Toastygawa, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. Toastygawa

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    Bull Shark is absurd. Its beautiful symmetry runs light on ammo in the non-mortar model, but it is so prone to overheat that you won't be firing all that frequently, anyway. This simple correction addresses both issues. By switching the AC/10s to AC/5s, you free up enough tonnage to add Heat Sinks, and it takes a few to cool this fish. Ignore the Heat Efficiency as shown; without the 4MLs, that heat measures 9/10, meaning you can fire long range weapons all day without pushing heat. The Mediums only come into play once the mech closes distance. Using a mechwarrior with Gunnery 1/Tactics 2 would be how I'd utilize this mech, but that Guts 2 Coolant Dump has advantages when using the MLs.

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    Adjustments: Trade one HS for another ton of AC/5 or LRM Ammo. You won't miss that -3 Heat until you use the MLs. The stock model has enough armor to spare another ton for the same purpose. Another option is to drop the MLs and bring the armor down 3 tons to size up the LRMs and make this a dedicated fire support platform. Add comm suite and a defense gyro.

    Pros: Even with 1T less armor, it is still a tank; LRM ammo for 12 rounds, AC/5 ammo for 11 rounds ~260 Dmg at long range +100 at closing time (massive 360 Alpha).
    Cons: No JJ, no Shield Arm, very hot Alpha strike.

    This build shown using standard equipment, but changing to Ultras or LB-X could shred armor even more.
     
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